Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum CarPlay in iOS 27 introduces two significant upgrades for audio apps: a MiniPlayer and audio scrubbing. The MiniPlayer replaces the old waveform icon, giving quick access to playback controls while browsing. Audio scrubbing finally lets iPhone users drag the playhead in CarPlay. These features benefit Apple's own apps and will likely extend to third-party apps after updates. View more
Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Industry reports suggest the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could see a significant price increase, possibly between $250 and $300. Rising memory costs, a more advanced camera system, and the new 2nm A20 Pro chip are expected to drive Apple’s pricing decisions. Analysts have offered a range of predictions, with some expecting a starting price near $1,399. The official announcement is expected in the coming weeks. View more
Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, Sequoia 15.7.9, and Sonoma 14.8.9 to fix CVE-2026-65400. The vulnerability allows a network attacker to authenticate to Screen Sharing without credentials. There is no evidence of in-the-wild exploitation, but users are advised to update immediately. The patch covers three macOS versions and improves state management. View more
Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum MacBook Ultra is expected to be Apple's biggest MacBook Pro overhaul in years, featuring OLED, a touchscreen, and Dynamic Island. Recent reports suggest Apple is internally testing the device with macOS 27.1, pointing to a late October launch. However, the ongoing memory crisis could delay release until early 2027. Here's everything we know about the timeline. View more
Aug 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Valar Atomics has raised $1 billion in equity led by Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire, who joins the board. The nuclear startup also secured a $200 million credit line, with a reported $6 billion valuation. Valar is scaling its small modular reactors to power AI infrastructure, including a partnership with Nvidia. View more
Aug 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Fun CEO Alex Fine argues that standalone on-ramps and bridges are becoming obsolete as crypto platforms shift toward unified funding flows. He says users care about accessing applications, not converting fiat to crypto. The company processes over $3 billion in monthly volume via integrations with Polymarket and Aave. View more
Aug 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Solana Foundation's new CISO Michael Coates has a warning for crypto users: AI is making scams far more convincing. From deepfakes and fake identities to credential phishing, the biggest threats are increasingly targeting people rather than protocol code. Coates says the industry must build security that protects users by default, and Solana is already looking at post-quantum cryptography. View more
Aug 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Galaxy Research has flagged a third wave of bitcoin sweeps tied to a Coldcard firmware vulnerability. The attack has spread to roughly 4,585 addresses, with cumulative losses approaching $89 million. The latest wave is targeting smaller balances and using more complex transaction patterns, making attribution harder. View more
Aug 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The XRP Ledger is preparing to release xrpld 3.3.0 next week, bringing five proposed amendments to validator vote. Two revised features—Batch and Permission Delegation—were previously withdrawn after researchers found critical bugs. The upgrade also introduces Confidential MPT, Sponsored Fees and Reserves, and Dynamic MPT. Approval requires 80% validator support over two weeks. View more
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